More selective than 7% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Rochester University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have Rochester University's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at Rochester University or have its file? Send it to us.
Rochester University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 98% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 65% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Rochester University compared with other Michigan colleges?
Rochester University has the 39th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Central Michigan University | 90% | 59% | $17,597 |
| 35 | Aquinas College | 90% | 65% | $16,626 |
| 36 | Ferris State University | 91% | 47% | $8,624 |
| 37 | College for Creative Studies | 92% | 71% | $34,617 |
| 38 | Michigan Technological University | 92% | 68% | $14,182 |
| 39 | Rochester University | 98% | 44% | $21,456 |
| 40 | Davenport University | 98% | 57% | $17,707 |
| 41 | Grace Christian University | 99% | 51% | $12,404 |
| 42 | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | 100% | 67% | $11,916 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at Rochester University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Rochester University admissions questions
What is the Rochester University acceptance rate?
Rochester University accepts 98% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 320 of 490 applicants were admitted.
Does Rochester University require the SAT or ACT?
Rochester University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Rochester University?
44% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (142 of 320).
Is Rochester University getting harder to get into?
Rochester University accepted 98% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 65% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Rochester University overview